Monday 30 September 2013

Carboot meets Catwalk

Strolling around the carboot on a sunny Sunday morning, I felt like I had stepped into the 'Trend-watch' pages of an editorial or looking at garments that had been tossed from the Autumn/ Winter 2013-14 catwalks. Tartan and oversized coats galore!



Tartan number reminiscent of Stella and Dolce
 

I'm thinking with statement earrings and skinny jeans- or even fitted hot pants a la Dolce!
Dolce & Gabbana

Dolce & Gabbana

Moschino
 
Coveting kilts, pleats and plaid
Either shortened and worn with classic black opaques, or kept in their magnificent midi state, these traditional Highland Kilts are bang on-trend...
Gucci

Jil Sander

Moschino


Over-sized coat
My bargain of the day- or should I say century- was this over-sized black Wool coat with faux fur collar for 70p. I repeat; Seventy Pence!!

Louis Vuitton

Stella McCartney


Ralph Lauren

 
Start as you mean to go on...


I am selling my vintage Wool black over-sized blazer with gold buttons here 

Saturday 7 September 2013

Addicted to the 80's

I am currently making some room in my wardrobe for Autumn purchases; meaning that me and my St John vintage 80s Cardigan/ Jacket are parting ways...
 
 


Obviously I wore it as a dress to satisfy my inner-Addicted to Love video-meets-Balmain-campaign lady


Balmain '13
 
 
If you have the fishnets, it's all yours!
 

Thursday 5 September 2013

Raindrops on Roses...



Not only did we fully embrace our British Heritage by re-visiting the sights of London and strolling round parks and wondering down mews soaking in the buzz of one of the best cities in the world, this Summer... WE. SHOPPED.
 
Here's one of my favourite outfits; featuring my favourite Moschino gold earrings, black crop top, blazer, Leopard print skirt and obligatory Saint Laurent bag.

 
Moschino Cheap&Chic earrings £80.00 (considered buying another pair-just in case)


I did discover an identical pair in Forever 21 for around £2.50!
Extremely poor picture quality- 'Cool-Girl Hoop Studs'
 
Therefore, I may bulk buy, smother myself in them and create this catwalk dream!...

 
 
When browsing around The Shop At Bluebird; my skirt was put to shame by this pair of Phillip Lim Leather Leopard print trousers. I wanted to walk out with them on, there and then.
 

Phillip Lim
 
 

Lim has managed to make a delicious concoction of all my favourite things, Bravo Phillip. Bravo.

Wednesday 4 September 2013

Family Fashion

From Camden to Cadogan, Sloane Square to Shoreditch, Primrose to Pimlico; there is always a place for Monochrome, Leopard and Gold!





 
 
Belgravia

Balthazar
Sunbathing at the Sea Shore-ditch

Hidden Oasis in Regents Park- Cow and Coffee Bean


World's best Margarita

Had to pay tribute to the beautiful Princess Diana on the anniversary of her tragic death. We came across the school that she used to take the princes to daily
 

Keep a look out for future posts of the fabulous finds from our shopping bonanza! ...



Tuesday 13 August 2013

Zebra Crossing

I battled through a potentially painful champagne hangover to attend car boots on a Sunny Sunday morning; which proved to be worth it after spotting this little number...

Monochrome piece 

Wore it to London shopping a couple of days later, teamed with Moschino-esque gold costume jewellery, ankle boots and my favourite Saint Laurent tote

 


Portobello Road Market
 
 
Women think of all colours except the absence of colour. I have said that black has it all. White too. Their beauty is absolute. It is the perfect harmony.  



If you're in the mood for monochrome, I have just the items for sale here:
 
Enjoy!

Sunday 4 August 2013

Sunshine, champagne and Sequins...

Excuse me for being so stereotypically British, however, it's such a shame to not comment on (and photograph) the long stretch of beautiful weather that we have experienced in recent months. Not only did we make it through Glastonbury with the sun beating down, it continued throughout July, which included many Family Birthdays and friend's BBQs.

Naturally, I seized the opportunity to embrace my inner Greek Goddess; this included white, gold sequins, chignons, white nail varnish, orange Hermes loafers and, of course, a black feathered fan!

Sweat and Chic cannot co-exist

Table of Birthday Goodies for my fabulous mum
Versace belt getting yet another outing... (Margarita, the most important accessory!)



Summer evenings are the best

 


 
Hope you are having a wonderful time, whatever you're doing!
 
 
I have many Summer pieces for sale here:

pheebs2010 items

Thursday 4 July 2013

Donatella Does It Again


I'm a self-confessed Black&Gold whore, with a secret fetish for anything with a hint of 80's tack/ OTT, so I usually find myself drawn to Donatella and her Versace creations.
Having recently found this in a vintage store and rarely taken it off...



... I was delighted when I laid eyes on the cover of Style magazine. Medusa belts galore!



Just wanted to take a moment to pay homage to the glamour of the new Versus Versace J.W. Anderson Collection.







NEED. EVERY. PIECE. 

The omni-glamour, thigh-high splits, PVC and crop tops will forever hold a place in my heart- and my wardrobe. 


Saturday 15 June 2013

California Dreaming

Haven't posted on here for a while as I have been living it up in California!

I was very much looking forward to going on the road trip, with my two best friends, thinking it would be a lifetime experience, see the Hollywood sign,  plastic fantastic locals and a Kardashian or two! But I never dreamt the overwhelming beauty that I would be surrounded by, instant contentment and a feel of homeliness- largely due to the extremely friendly people over there. A credit to their country!

We stayed on The Sunset Strip (opposite The Viper Room and Johnny Depp's house, next door to The Standard Hotel and around the corner from Chateau Marmont) a.k.a The Best Location EVER. Yet the most wonderful thing about it was that not once where we made to feel out of place or unworthy of being in such exclusive venues; meeting fascinating and friendly people each day. I could, and probably have, endlessly praise the beautiful beaches, gleaming streets, picturesque greenery, delicious and varied cuisine and fabulous fashion. Downtown L.A has an array of vintage clothing shops where I made some excellent purchases, including the perfect Levis denim skirt and lots of gold jewellery- for a change!

 
Palm trees make me happy, Santa Monica Beach
 
Adam Sandler was a guest on The Tonight Show that we were in the audience of

Sunset Strip, Sunset Boulevard

The Epicentre of culture that is Venice Beach

Baywatch

Rodeo Drive
With my new favourite Saint Laurent bag!

Being 'papped' outside Chateau Marmont

 Malibu
 
 Malibu Pier
 
Although almost heartbroken to be leaving L.A, we were excited for the next leg of our trip; driving to San Francisco. The journey along the coast, through country vineyards and across mountainous terrains was breathtaking. Luckily we were able to take in the sights and enjoy the drive because of the calm fellow drivers, well-controlled road speeds and, of course, automatic driving! Even short stop offs in Santa Barbara, Monterey and San Luis Abispo were heartwarming and made us fall further in love with the US of A. (Palazzo Giuseppe in San Luis is a must for a delicious Italian...and the food's nice too!).
 
Coastal cruising
 
Santa Barbara
 

We entered San Fran on the stunning Golden Gate Bridge, seeing the skyline was like entering a mini New York, combined with the rows of darling coloured unique houses straight from Milk or Mrs Doubtfire. The city screams Fashion; stunning men in Sartorial-esque tailoring and Kennedy-worthy heads of hair, the women are creative yet classic and work layering like no others! Speak-easy bars with handsome 'tenders, the juxtaposed traditional trams with buzzing modern architecture and boutiques- then there's ALCATRAZ; it was certainly a contrast to LA but every bit as superb and welcoming.
 Golden Gate Bridge
 
 
 Delicious cocktails...
 


If you have even continued to read this far then you'll be glad to know that my Oscar-Acceptance-Speech-length post is coming to an end; it's not a case of me bragging about a trip but more that I feel I have to spread the word of how you can go to the glamour hub of the world, be welcomed and have the time of your life.

God Bless America!